ReVeAL presentation Zero Emission Zones Lucy Sadler This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 815069 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz 1 ReVeAL presentation Over 700 Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs) in 24 European countries Source: urbanaccessregulations.eu 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz 2 ReVeAL presentation Different types of UVAR Low Emission Zones Toll / Congestion Charging Emergency Pollution Schemes Other access regulations: Limited Traffic Zone, Weight, Permit, Delivery regulations…. Zero Emission Zones Combined schemes 3 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz ReVeAL presentation Zero Emission Zones = Futuristic Needed & Coming Key EU transport goals • ½ ‘conventionally fuelled’ urban cars 2030 • cities phase out ‘conventionally fuelled’ 2050 • CO2-free city logistics major urban centres 2030 Paris Accord • climate neutrality • Keeping to 1.5◦ / 2◦ Sources • Land Transport = 20% EU Greenhouse gases • Urban mobility = 40% all road CO2, 70% other pollutants 4 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz ReVeAL presentation What is a ZEZ? Area with no emitting vehicles allowed* Either • Vehicle free so foot / pedal only or • Zero Emission Vehicles with / without reduced vehicle numbers * (emissions at point of use) 5 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz Pictures: Madrid city ReVeAL presentation Other factors supporting ZEZs Concentrations still too high with LEZs ‘Dieselgate’ - real emissions not ↓ as planned (CO2: actual vs stated) For traffic-free ZEZs in particular: Re-suspended emissions not reduced by replacing engine Photo: Oslo city Liveability / attractiveness of urban area Cost & scarcity of urban space Noise, Safety, infrastructure overload… Reducing e-commerce van issues…. …. 6 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz Picture: Oslo city Amsterdam ZEZ phases ReVeAL presentation Zero Emission Zones already exist - an increasing number are planned (eg 29 C40 cities) Oslo ZEZ area Ways to get there: Tightening existing Low Emission Zones Phased by vehicle types (Logistics, buses…) Taking away parking and road space UVARs with ZEV (advantages then) requirements Un-auth. ICE eg Delivery restructions, Permits… Extending Pedestrian Zones with ZEV deliveries Auth. EV Agreements with stakeholders 400m Auth. ICE …… Toulouse Delivery No motor & 7 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz regulation EV<3m3 ReVeAL presentation Thank you for your attention Lucy Sadler, Sadler Consultants [email protected] www.urbanaccessregulations.eu Public authorities: to join the CLARS Platform, register on This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under urbanaccessregulations.eu/public-authorities grant agreement No 815069 & will also receive ReVeAL updates as the support to cities develops 8 2nd October 2019, Civitas Forum, Graz.